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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 1,061.52 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 1,061.52 and 384.24 is: 575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 1,061.52 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/1,061.52 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 1,061.52 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 407,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,878.44/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.51

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